Bobbi Walker | Owner
bwalker@walkerfineart.com 

Art is inspiring because it gives us a glimpse into our own true essence.

It also reflects our collective humanity, encouraging us to feel deeply and think broadly.

Art heals by lifting our spirits and bringing us together in conversation about the ever-changing state of the world.

As patrons, we are the guardians of culture, we are called upon to instill the value, and thereby, ensuring the gift of art for future generations.

Biography

Interview with Black Tie Colorado

Libby Garon | Gallery Director
 lgaron@walkerfineart.com

 Your role:  As Gallery Director, I intend to build strong relationships with collectors and artists that are founded on trust. Through innovative marketing strategy, business development, artwork sales and general operation, I strive to share my passion for art with anyone who will listen!

Your story: As an art lover, I have been fortunate to have the arts as a constant in my life. I began my art path studying studio art with a focus in printmaking at Mount Holyoke College in MA, and interning at Dieu Donne Paper Mill and Lower East Side Print Shop in New York, assisting artists including Kara Walker, Ann Hamilton and Ursula Von Rydingsvard. I now have been in the Denver arts community for over a decade working and serving as a board member for institutions including Art Students League of Denver, Access Gallery, Golden Triangle Neighborhood Association, PlatteForum, Culture Haus,  Denver Art Museum’s Conservation Committee and Museum Friends.  

As Denver continues to grow, I am an active arts advocate and strive to share my passion for the arts in everything that I do. I continue to make and sell my own work and appreciate having both perspectives of the artist and the arts professional.

What inspires you: innovative collaborations, building personal relationships, evocative artwork

Three words that describe you: gregarious, charismatic, unique

Fun Hobbies: vintage clothing collector, house plant hoarder, cocktail and cuisine dabbler, travel enthusiast.

 Abbey Arlt | Marketing Manager

Your role: As the Marketing Manager for the gallery, I represent the voice of the gallery through branding via design, digital presence & press relations.

Your story: I graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 2012, and moved to Colorado immediately.  I have been working with Walker since 2013. I love being on the Walker team because they allow me the encouragement to express my passion of working in the arts & the freedom to learn new skills.

What inspires you: Nature’s rhythms, the anticipation of the unknown & creative banter.

Three words that describe you: Open-minded, savvy and adventurous

Fun Hobbies: I love to be outside, practice yoga, attend concerts, try out new recipes, and create my own style through jewelry-making & thrifting.

Preston Brooksbank | Event and Exhibition Manager
pbrooksbank@walkerfineart.com

Your role: As Events Manager, I am responsible for booking and managing private events with the gallery, including weddings, parties, corporate events, and meetings, along with programming our in-house art experiences. As Exhibition Manager, I work with our artists in planning, curating, and executing a rotating schedule of six exhibits per year.

Your story: I graduated from CSU with a BFA and a Minor in Media Studies. I had a studio concentration in Drawing and continue to explore and expand my art practice at home. After college, I jumped into the marketing world, working for two small companies in New York as Head of Marketing and Social Media. I was able to work for both companies remotely, allowing me to move to Florida to work on a sustainable aquaponic farm as well as an art gallery. I am very happy to be back in Colorado and ecstatic to work with the incredible team and inspiring artists that make up Walker Fine Art.

What inspires you: Oddities, patterns in nature, a good playlist.

Three words that describe you: : Jovial, Warm, Curious

Fun Hobbies: I am an occasional fly fisher-woman, aspiring photographer, travel fanatic, melomaniac, fellow thrifter, and love going to the park with my dog, Winston.

Ruby Driscoll | Administrative Intern
ruby@walkerfineart.com

Your role: My role at the gallery is heavily focused on inventory management and control as well as general administrative assistant responsibilities. An extension of that is staying in contact with the artists we have in our storage and making sure everything is up to date and being taken care of.  

Your story: I have been creating art since a very young age. Both of my grandmothers are painters, and my parents are heavily involved in the art community. After high school, I took three years off to make art, and save up for school. During this time, I worked in kitchens, coffee shops and bars, learning the value of hard work and sweat. During this time, I was selling almost every piece that I was making, which encouraged me to start doing commissions, sell at art fairs and create my website. I now attend MSU Denver, pursuing a BFA with an emphasis on painting and a minor in gender and women’s studies.  

What inspires you: I take inspiration from rhythm, sequence, and anything out of the ordinary 

Three words to describe you: Persistent, authentic, bluesy 

Fun hobbies: I love to cook, read, do yoga, garden and sew the occasional garment.